Is this drive compatible with USB 2
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While this drive is USB 3, you can be sure that USB 3 devices will work even when connected to a USB 2 computer. You won't get the faster speeds of USB 3, but it will work fine.
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Yes! I'm using mine with USB 2. The cord supplied with the drive works with either USB 2 or 3.
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The connector is similar and the cable which comes with the unit is compatible with USB2. I have used the drive on multiple computers, some of which have USB2 and others with USB3. The USB subsystem adapts seamlessly.
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Yes. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0#Architecture_and_features
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Yes, this drive functions on USB 2.0 ports but the file transfer speed is a bit slower.
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Yes it will work in a USB 2.0 port, however you will only get USB 2.0 speed out of the drive when it is used in this way. To get 3.0 speed, the drive must be plugged into a 3.0 port.
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Yes it is backwards compatible I use it in USB 2.0/3.0 with no problems. Also faster in respect to other 2.0 giveaway/throw away type thumbdrives.
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Yes, the Rosewill Blu-Ray drive is compatible with USB2. It comes with a Y cable with one "leg" of the Y for USB3 and the other for USB2.
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My machine only has USB 2.0, so I can't say anything about higher versions, sorry...
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Yes, it has one USB 2.O port. If I need use more than one USB external drive, I plug in my Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub.
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It's not a drive, just an enclosure. As of today looks like maximum 2.5" drive size is 2 TB but the key is making sure the drive isn't more than 12.5mm tall as that's the biggest that will fit in this enclosure. Some 2.5" 2 TB drives are smaller than 12.5mm and some aren't.
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This drive is fully compatible with USB 2.0, and if your computer hardware supports it, the drive will run at USB 3.0
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Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports. That said, the main advantage of this drive is its fantastic speed, so I'd consider it a bit of a waste to purchase for use specifically with a 2.0 port.
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Yes. Usb 3.0 flash drives wors in both 3.0 and 2.0 and the same goes for 2.0 flash drives
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This should be compatible with it. Any 2.5 HDDs I have used have been compatible with it.
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Is this compatible with Windows 7 without going through the hassle of a new drive???
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Seems to be limited to USB2.0. Also as someone already noticed it doesn't seem to support large external drives. I wasn't able to get either of my 3TB drives to work. All usb thumbdrives worked though.
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You can use the cable that came with the drive (actually, you have to since USB 3.0 has one different end). It will automatically transfer data at 2.0 speeds.